Mrs. Heather Morton

Let me introduce myself to you! I have been teaching in NC for over 25 years. I attended Appalachian State University and then went on to obtain my Master's degree from UNC-Charlotte. My philosophy of teaching is that you need to focus on the whole child, not just parts such as reading, math, etc. If we do not focus on all aspects of a child's development then he/she will never be successful in other areas. One way to accomplish this goal is by creating a partnership with the families in my classroom. You are your child's first and most important teacher. By working together in a collaborative manner, we can ensure that your child will reach his/her fullest potential.

When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family! I have a seventeen-year-old daughter that keeps me on my toes! My husband works in IT in Cary, NC. We enjoy going to the beach for some relaxation and fun when time permits.

I look forward to getting to know each of you this year!

If you would like to purchase items for our classroom, please click on the link provided to our Amazon Wish List.

DonorsChoose Project that helps our classroom. Please access my teacher page.

To enter the school, you MUST bring a VALID Driver’s License to scan into the computer system

before you can check your child out of school or enter the building.

It will record the number of times that you are entering and leaving the

school early/late.

When your child is absent/late, due to a doctor’s appointment you must send a Doctor’s note with the following information:

Child’s Name

Teacher's Name

Date of absence(s)

Reason for absence

Your child must be fever-free for 24 hours without the assistance of fever-reducing medication.

If your child is vomiting or has diarrhea, do not send them to school. Your child must be free of these symptoms for 24 hours prior to returning to school.

Kindergarten Supply List

Headphones-with a mic is preferred

1 pair of Safety Scissors

24 Glue Sticks

3 packs of 24 Crayola crayons

1 box of Kleenex

1 pencil box (no bags!)

1 pack of Ticonderoga Pencils (this brand is the best for sharpening)

1 plain white t-shirt (one size bigger)

A set of extra clothes (all labeled with your child's name) in a clear Ziploc bag with their name.

Wish List Items

Amazon Gift Cards (to purchase classroom supplies)

Laminate Pouches

Ziploc bags all sizes

Hand Sanitizer

Clorox Wipes

White and Colored Copy Paper

White and Colored Cardstock Paper

Band-Aides

Color Expo Markers

Juices boxes and extra snacks

Mrs. Morton’s Kindergarten Schedule

8:25–8:55 Arrival (unpack, bathroom, quiet centers, manipulatives)

8:55–9:00 Announcements

9:00-9:10 Morning Meeting (greeting, sharing, activity)

9:15–9:45 Whole Group (morning message, read aloud, and Fundations)

9:50-10:50 Math Whole Group and Centers

10:55–11:25 Lunch

11:25-11:35 Bathroom and Read Aloud

11:35-1:15 Literacy Block (reading groups, literacy centers, writing)

1:20-1:50 Recess

1:55 – 2:40 Enrichment Classes

2:45-3:00 Snack

3:00 – 3:45 Social Studies/Science/Daily Review

Enrichment Schedule

Monday-PE-must wear tennis shooes!

Tuesday-Music (Library books are due today!)

Wednesday-Media

Thursday-Art

Friday-PBIS

School Announcements

Summer Information Fair

As we prepare for the 2022-2023 school year, JCPS Transportation Services and School Nutrition will be hosting a Summer Information Fair at each high school. The information fair will provide parents an opportunity to request, verify, and ensure your child has bus transportation and a meal service plan prior to the opening of school. The summer information fair for our school will be held on August 1st from 1 PM to 7 PM at Corinth-Holders High School.

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Back to School Orientation

CHES will have a Back to School Orientation night for students and families on Thursday, August 25th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

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First Day of School

Monday, August 29th will be the first day of school for the 2022-2023 school year.

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JCPS Announcements

JCPS Summer Hours

Johnston County Public Schools will be moving to summer office hours on June 13. School and district offices will operate on a four-day work week. Offices will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays and 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursdays. The summer schedule will continue until August 11. All offices will be closed on July 4.

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2022 Summer Information Fair Dates Set

Johnston County Public Schools is always striving to provide students and families with exemplary service. In most cases, school bus transportation is essential for many students to access a quality education. In order to meet our daily goal, it is necessary to implement change that enhances and improves our overall operation. As we prepare for the 2022-2023 school year, JCPS Transportation Services and School Nutrition will be hosting a Summer Information Fair at each high school.

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2022 Growth Needs Update

Johnston County Public Schools Chief of Facilities and Construction Brooks Moore presented the 2022 Growth Needs Update to the Johnston County Board of Education at their March meeting.

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JCPS to Utilize New Website for Bus Updates

Our district is launching a new portion of our website to further communicate bus delays and replacements with our families. We encourage those who have a student who utilizes our transportation to get to or from school to visit www.johnston.k12.nc.us/busdelays for updates on our school bus routes beginning Tuesday, January 18.

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JC Board of Education approves 2022 JCPS salary schedule

The Johnston County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the 2022 Johnston County Public Schools salary schedule at their regularly scheduled Dec. 14 meeting.

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